Lotus Oatmeal Bars

I was seriously not sure if I wanted to share this recipe with everyone, because it’s so fantastically delicious that now it’ll be sitting on everyone’s counters. But I decided to share it because being unique is a wonderful thing, but not when it comes to that perfect snack. Try this confection once, and you’ll be making it on repeat just like me. I guarantee it!

Thank you, Chanie, for the inspiration and sharing!

Yields 32 mini bars

1 cup brown sugar (or ½ cup golden sugar)

1 cup sugar (or ½ cup Splenda blend)

2 cups flour (or white whole wheat flour)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

3 cups one-minute oats

1 9-oz (255-g) bag chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup oil

2 eggs

½ cup melted lotus butter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33-cm) pan with cooking spray.

Combine sugars, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Add vanilla extract, oil, and eggs. Mix well by hand. (Mixture will be very thick, so work it until it’s well-combined.)